Lagos

15,070,000 residents

Lagos feels huge, busy, and often improvised: a city where work, commuting, and making plans all depend on traffic, money flow, and who you know. At the same time, people clearly build lives around its beaches, neighborhoods, music, and social scenes, even if many posts show how isolating it can feel day to day. Residents and visitors alike mention practical headaches like expensive coffee, scammy online services, unreliable logistics, and the need to figure out payments, transport, and safe movement. Still, the city has real energy and a strong pull for people looking for community, creative work, and coastal downtime.

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